1993 Nissan Serena vs. 2012 Nissan Sentra
To start off, 2012 Nissan Sentra is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Nissan Serena. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Nissan Serena would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Nissan Sentra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan Sentra (200 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1993 Nissan Serena. (124 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Sentra should accelerate faster than 1993 Nissan Serena. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Nissan Serena weights approximately 90 kg more than 2012 Nissan Sentra.
Let's talk about torque, 2012 Nissan Sentra (244 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Nissan Serena. (169 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan Sentra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Nissan Serena.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Nissan Serena | 2012 Nissan Sentra | |
| Make | Nissan | Nissan |
| Model | Serena | Sentra |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Van | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 169 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4575 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1791 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1501 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2685 mm |
